Tea Drops
After testing products from Humble Tea Inc., individually and dba Tea Drops, we found 5 products we allege to be in violation of Proposition 65 in regards to heavy metal contamination. Below is the timeline of events of the case between ERC and Tea Drops.
NOTICE I
On February 10, 2023, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Humble Tea Inc., individually and dba Tea Drops.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Tea Drops, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Tea Drops Rose Earl Grey Earl Grey Tea Rose Petals - Lead
Tea Drops Chai Spice Black Assam Tea Cardamom Ginger Cinnamon - Lead
Tea Drops Chocolate Gingerbread Black Assam Tea Nutmeg Cocoa Cinnamon - Lead
Tea Drops Unsweetened Rose Earl Grey Earl Grey Tea Rose Petals – Lead
NOTICE II
On February 23, 2023, the Environmental Research Center filed a Notice of Violation of California Law Proposition 65, against Humble Tea Inc., individually and dba Tea Drops.
In this action, ERC alleges that two specific products, manufactured, distributed, or sold by Tea Drops, contain lead, a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as a carcinogen and reproductive toxin, and expose consumers to levels requiring a Proposition 65 warning.
The products under investigation are:
Tea Drops Unsweetened Citrus Ginger Orange Lemon Ginger - Lead
Tea Drops Hibiscus Glow Hibiscus Rose Hips Cinnamon Cherry Caffeine Free - Lead
Tea Drops Dessert Tea Collection Strawberry Shortcake Caffeine Free - Lead
Tea Drops Chocolate Earl Grey Earl Grey Tea Cocoa – Lead
Tea Drops Thai Tea Authentic Thai Tea - Lead
Civil Complaint
On May 8, 2023, the Environmental Research Center filed a Civil Complaint against Humble Tea Inc., individually and dba Tea Drops, Inc. To view the full civil complaint, click here.
Type of Claim:
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Injunctive and Declaratory Relief
Settlement
A settlement was reached on May 3, 2025. In full satisfaction of all potential civil penalties, additional settlement payments, attorney's fees, and costs, Humble Tea Inc., individually and dba Tea Drops, shall pay $30,000.00 in total.
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Effective Date, Humble Tea shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product that exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day unless it meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
If you want to read the Humble Tea Inc., individually and dba Tea Drops settlement, click here.
